Production Operative – Manufacturing / Print / Signage | Colchester | £27,500 (plus increments) We are recruiting a Production Operative for a busy creative manufacturing environment in Colchester. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in production, fabrication, or signage work who wants to grow within a dynamic design & build / signage business. What You’ll Do (as a Production Operative) Operate machinery, tools, and equipment to fabricate signage, print components, and production parts Prepare, cut, laminate, apply finishing, and quality-check items along production lines Work across different production stations and learn new processes Support the team in ensuring production output meets schedule and quality standards Assist with maintenance, stock handling, and workshop cleanliness Key Details & Compensation Salary: £27,500 per year Pay increases: £500 for each additional production station you master Shifts (rotating): 06:00 – 14:30 / 13:30 – 22:00 each week Location: Colchester Requirements / Skills Needed Previous experience in a Production Operative, Production Technician, Workshop Operative, Fabrication Operative, or Signage Production Operative role (or similar) Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to pick up new processes and work across multiple stations Comfortable working on shift patterns, early mornings, and evenings Good physical fitness and ability to lift and handle materials What You’ll Get Clear progression opportunities as you gain skills at more stations Exposure to creative production techniques, signage, print and fabrication A supportive team environment in a fast-paced agency setting Benefits such as holiday allowance, pension, and career development